Dr. Levine received a Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of New England, a Masters in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from Boston University, and a doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Tennessee where he also received his PhD.

Dr. Levine is a professor and the Walter M. Cline Chair of Excellence in Physical Therapy at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee's College of Veterinary Medicine and North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. In addition, he is board certified as a specialist in orthopedics by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and is also certified in dry needling. His practice in canine rehabilitation is at VCA RIVER in Chattanooga.

Dr. Levine has been working and conducting research in animal physical rehabilitation since 1993 and is co-director of the University of Tennessee's certificate program in canine rehabilitation. He is a co-editor of multiple books, including Canine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, Essential Facts of Physiotherapy in Dogs and Cats, and Gait Analysis: An Introduction. He has presented at over 100 conferences, and has lectured in more than a dozen countries. Dr. Levine has published in numerous peer-reviewed journals with over 100 publications. His latest research focuses on canine rehabilitation, clinical infectious disease, animal assisted therapy, and laser to improve muscle endurance. 

Books by David Levine, PhD, PT.

  • Companion Animal Rehabilitation Therapist (CCAT) Certificate Program – CCAT Course BundleCompanion Animal Rehabilitation Therapist (CCAT) Certificate Program – CCAT Course Bundle Quick View
  • Course Length: 12.5 hours
  • Course Length: 17 hours
  • Introduction to Companion Animal Rehabilitation (CCAT I – ONLINE)Introduction to Companion Animal Rehabilitation (CCAT I – ONLINE) Quick View
    Course Length: 13 hours
  • Biophysical Agent Modalities and Therapeutic Exercises (CCAT II – ONLINE)Biophysical Agent Modalities and Therapeutic Exercises (CCAT II – ONLINE) Quick View
    Course Length: 32.5 Hours
  • Course Length: 40 hours
  • Course Length: 40 hours
  • Course Length: 40 hours
  • Course Length: 40 hours